“He was very drunk at the time of the offence and his recollection is limited.

“He accepts responsibility for his actions. He said he is scared he could have seriously hurt somebody.”

He said his client admitted he had got into trouble in the past when he had been drinking, adding, “He said he has a temper for various reasons.

“He said he has not had a drink for three weeks. He is helping the charity Oasis as volunteer.”

For the assault Bristow was told the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence was appropriate and he was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail, suspended for a year. He was also ordered to pay his victim £125.

He was given no separate penalty for the other two offences.

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